Analects

/ˈænəlɛkts/ noun

Definition

Collections of sayings, teachings, or writings; specifically, literary and historical fragments compiled from various sources.

Etymology

Plural of analect (singular), from the same Greek root as analecta. The term is famously applied to the Analects of Confucius (Lunyu in Chinese), recorded by his disciples.

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The Analects of Confucius has shaped Chinese philosophy and culture for over 2,000 years, yet it's literally just quotes—no complete essays or books. It shows how powerful and preserved fragments can be.

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